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As you build or refine a benefits package for your company’s next open enrollment period, you may be tempted to cut costs by eliminating certain specialty benefits. However, there are several compelling reasons to keep or add these types of plans,...

After dealing with knee pain and stiffness for far too long, Mark was ready for surgical intervention. He was all set with a surgery date and made travel arrangements for the procedure. But the week of his total knee replacement, he learned the...

Mary’s* vacation to Mexico turned into an emergency when a bad fall knocked four of her front teeth loose and left her with a concussion. In the days that followed — during intense efforts to reset and save her teeth — Mary got news that a...

Keeping a house in order can be a challenge, especially as we age. Sorting through decades of belongings brings with it emotional and sometimes stressful questions: Is this jewelry valuable? What should I do with these tools I no longer use? Will...

Espoir Kimaze, his mother and seven siblings moved from Uganda to Syracuse, New York in 2019. When the family arrived in the United States, they needed help navigating their new life – everything from learning how to grocery shop to setting up...

Basilar joint thumb arthritis, also known as carpometacarpal joint arthritis, is marked by pain, stiffness and swelling in the joint at the base of the thumb. A common condition, carpometacarpal joint arthritis develops when the cartilage in the...

Stress affects your body in many ways and sometimes you don’t even realize how it’s manifesting physically. Were you clenching your teeth while reading that line? Stress can make you do that. Over time, that clenching may lead to problems with...

After a serious fall, Gayle* was having a hard time taking care of herself and had to move in with a family member who lived in a rural area. Limited mobility and a lack of transportation left her struggling to find the right resources to help manage...

In the United States, there are 37.3 million people with diabetes. And for many, diabetes is an expensive and complex medical condition, often requiring multiple medications — including insulin — and regular doctor visits. In fact,...

Connect your employees to a world of care To help your employees enjoy their smiles, oral health should be a priority. That's why our plans offer access to 4 convenient care options designed to help move employees' dental health. Dental coverage...